Earning Benefits At A Great Cost
adwarf
Possibly Terrible Writer
- Location
- Trapped with a Keyboard
[X] Ask why you are here.
"Why am I here? You apparently know after all."
You say and let out a sigh, it's easy for you to notice in this form that the entity behind you pauses and you are left in a long period of silence. It seems like ages pass before it finally answers,
"It is simple really, child. Not something I can fully explain to you, but you came to this space as It tried to tear Us from your soul along with the mark left behind by your people's God of War. It... it does not approve of my existence, but it took a step back when confronted by Our True Form.
This... this is the consequence of your stupidity child."
With that sentence you look forward to find the multicolored flame sputtering and you understand it is close to being extinguished, one little push would be enough to erase it forever. Understanding that feels you with fear, after all it is the Heroic Spirit and your position as a Vessel that allowed you to gain so much in such little time. Driven by that instinctive terror you ask,
"Am I going to lose the Heroic Spirit?"
You hear a long sigh, the weight of time heavy in the monotonous sound, before the emotionless voice answers.
"No, I prevented your disqualification as a Vessel. However, it did not come without cost, child. After you leave here you will be unable to return to this space and gain your rewards for a month of your time, even then if you do not perform adequately in that time then We will remove your qualification Ourselves.
It's work is not without benefit though, child. Until we meet again, strive ever forward..."
With that you feel the presence begin to recede, leaving the dreamscape within you reside as one more line echoes in your mind.
"Remember in the future that the Divine do not enjoy the wandering eyes of Mortals."
Time passes slowly as you drift in that featureless dreamscape, your sight focused on the drunken light wandering around a barely flickering spark that had once been a brilliant little flame. As if sensing your attention it weakly scatters multicolored lights that slowly form the same familiar screen as before...
Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for expanding their Scholarly Code. Vessel has obtained two Heroic Legacy Points for successfully inheriting the Legacy of a Transcendant Being. Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for resisting a mental influence beyond their own ability to defend. Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for their first minion reaching Level 2. Vessel has obtained six Heroic Legacy Points for witnessing the true form of a Divine Entity and receiving It's care.
Rather than explode into light when you finish reading like the previous times the screen simply reforms at an incredibly slow pace, the words forming at the same pace as ants would dig tunnels. You remember the options of course and begin contemplating which to open...
Which category do you open?
[] Skills
[] Abilities
[] Traits
[] Items
[] Underlings
[] Attempt to open one of the unreadable categories
"Why am I here? You apparently know after all."
You say and let out a sigh, it's easy for you to notice in this form that the entity behind you pauses and you are left in a long period of silence. It seems like ages pass before it finally answers,
"It is simple really, child. Not something I can fully explain to you, but you came to this space as It tried to tear Us from your soul along with the mark left behind by your people's God of War. It... it does not approve of my existence, but it took a step back when confronted by Our True Form.
This... this is the consequence of your stupidity child."
With that sentence you look forward to find the multicolored flame sputtering and you understand it is close to being extinguished, one little push would be enough to erase it forever. Understanding that feels you with fear, after all it is the Heroic Spirit and your position as a Vessel that allowed you to gain so much in such little time. Driven by that instinctive terror you ask,
"Am I going to lose the Heroic Spirit?"
You hear a long sigh, the weight of time heavy in the monotonous sound, before the emotionless voice answers.
"No, I prevented your disqualification as a Vessel. However, it did not come without cost, child. After you leave here you will be unable to return to this space and gain your rewards for a month of your time, even then if you do not perform adequately in that time then We will remove your qualification Ourselves.
It's work is not without benefit though, child. Until we meet again, strive ever forward..."
With that you feel the presence begin to recede, leaving the dreamscape within you reside as one more line echoes in your mind.
"Remember in the future that the Divine do not enjoy the wandering eyes of Mortals."
Time passes slowly as you drift in that featureless dreamscape, your sight focused on the drunken light wandering around a barely flickering spark that had once been a brilliant little flame. As if sensing your attention it weakly scatters multicolored lights that slowly form the same familiar screen as before...
Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for expanding their Scholarly Code. Vessel has obtained two Heroic Legacy Points for successfully inheriting the Legacy of a Transcendant Being. Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for resisting a mental influence beyond their own ability to defend. Vessel has obtained one Heroic Legacy Point for their first minion reaching Level 2. Vessel has obtained six Heroic Legacy Points for witnessing the true form of a Divine Entity and receiving It's care.
Rather than explode into light when you finish reading like the previous times the screen simply reforms at an incredibly slow pace, the words forming at the same pace as ants would dig tunnels. You remember the options of course and begin contemplating which to open...
Which category do you open?
[] Skills
[] Abilities
[] Traits
[] Items
[] Underlings
[] Attempt to open one of the unreadable categories
Health: Moderately Injured
Status Effects: Wounded Hands (Excellent Medical Care | -6 to any rolls involving your hands, penalty will decrease by 1 for each day that passes, when it reaches 0 the injury will be fully healed.), Severe Headache (-5 to all rolls), Injured Soul (???), Peckish (-1 to all Rolls)
Heroic Legacy Points: 18
Level: 2
Experience: 162/200
Titles:
They Who Seek the Crown (Level One, 14/25) - A title earned by gaining the blessing of the God of War in a chance encounter with his will. It is a boon granted to those who seek to become like Lords, towering above the world with every action and word capable of bringing great waves of change. Currently it is weak and only grants you the power of Domination, but if you grow stronger and perform in a way that meshes with this Boon then perhaps its strength can grow.
Heroes can be Thieves Right? - In the name of Heroism you stole classified information from the Church of War without being caught. Now no innocent souls shall be ended with this dangerous knife, but ... yours might be if you mess up? Slightly increased chance of learning stealth and thievery related skills until discovered, lost if the Sealed Scroll is destroyed.
Ethical Scholar - A scholar's duty is that of facts, numbers, honesty, and boundaries. You have a devotion to the work of the written word that few would follow in the face of potential benefits. You seek simply to perform your work to the best of your ability and stand within the morals of your scholar code, even find yourself compelled to do so. Established personal Scholarly Code, sticking to it makes your work easier and better while going against it more difficult and with worse results.
Guild Rank: Wood (10/10[!]) [Promotion Available]
Hidden Features: Unlocked Instructors in the Guild Store
G.P.: 190
Money: 1 Silver, 33 Copper
Current Booked Courses: Stealth, Beginner (1 Day)
Skills:
Mathematics (Beginner, 15%) - +4 to rolls requiring use of mathematics.
Local Administration (Beginner, 10%) - +4 to rolls involving administration of businesses and small land holdings.
Geography of Relgar Township Region (Beginner) - Capable of recalling information related to areas in the Relgar area that could be of use. Such as the size of a specific forest, important landmarks, etc.
Monster Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner, 45%) - You've memorized basic information provided on Vicious Rabbits, Giant Rats, Slimes, Monstrous Corn, Green-pelt Wolves, and Forest Bears.
Copying Writing (Adept) - You've experienced copying countless documents, books, and records to such an extent that it's almost an ingrained instinct in you. Time required to copy any form of writing is reduced and chance of wrongly copying something is greatly decreased.
Harvesting (Learning Beginner, 45%) - You are slowly obtaining experience in the act of harvesting plants and herbs. With some more work experience you are certain you'd be at least somewhat skilled in the act.
Evasion (Learning Beginner, 90%) - You are rapidly adjusting to utilizing your body to dodge incoming attacks, it still needs some work, but you're fairly certain you can at least slightly lower the chances of getting hit soon.
Haggling (Learning Beginner, 80%) - You have obtained a lot of insight into the act of haggling varying from the dos to the don'ts and you are certain with a bit more knowledge and actual practice you can put it to work helping you.
Identification (Learning Beginner, 10%) - After reading the book on Identification you have a vague idea of how the power works, but without a teacher to guide you in the absolute specifics you are unsure if you can learn to utilize this power.
Abilities:
Domination (Level One, 5/25) - Allows you to bind creatures/monsters that are one level below you (to a minimum of level 1) to your will permanently. Unless the creature in question has a particularly strong will then the power is bound to succeed. Does not work on humans. [Dominated Beings: 1/2]
+ Dominate Writing (Level One, 2/25) - You've obtained a new power derived from your blessing from the God of War. It grants you the ability to draw strength from the written word though... You are utterly uncertain what that actually means. [Dominated Writings: 0/1]
Traits:
Forbidden Scholar - You are more likely to notice lore and knowledge regarding those topics considered forbidden to the general populace. Of course, your affinity for these subjects does not create that knowledge where none exists.
Possessions:
Iron Kite Shield [???]
Iron Hand-Axe [???]
Simple Iron Dagger [???]
Simple Wooden Club [Damage: 3, Blunt]
Scholar's Writing Instruments
Plain Scholar's Robes [???]
Canvas Backpack [4/10]
- Ten Foot Rope
- Bundle of Clean Rags [10/10]
- Archbishop Julian Vandamule's Sealed Scroll
- Wooden Storage Box [Can hold up to twenty herbs (varies based on size) | 0/20]
- Paper Package of Vicious Rabbit Meat [2 pounds, goes bad in a day]
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Belt Pouch [3/4]
- Flask of Oil [3 Units of Oil Remaining]
- Container with Six Vials [0/6 Filled]
- Flint & Steel
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Status Effects: Wounded Hands (Excellent Medical Care | -6 to any rolls involving your hands, penalty will decrease by 1 for each day that passes, when it reaches 0 the injury will be fully healed.), Severe Headache (-5 to all rolls), Injured Soul (???), Peckish (-1 to all Rolls)
Heroic Legacy Points: 18
Level: 2
Experience: 162/200
Titles:
They Who Seek the Crown (Level One, 14/25) - A title earned by gaining the blessing of the God of War in a chance encounter with his will. It is a boon granted to those who seek to become like Lords, towering above the world with every action and word capable of bringing great waves of change. Currently it is weak and only grants you the power of Domination, but if you grow stronger and perform in a way that meshes with this Boon then perhaps its strength can grow.
Heroes can be Thieves Right? - In the name of Heroism you stole classified information from the Church of War without being caught. Now no innocent souls shall be ended with this dangerous knife, but ... yours might be if you mess up? Slightly increased chance of learning stealth and thievery related skills until discovered, lost if the Sealed Scroll is destroyed.
Ethical Scholar - A scholar's duty is that of facts, numbers, honesty, and boundaries. You have a devotion to the work of the written word that few would follow in the face of potential benefits. You seek simply to perform your work to the best of your ability and stand within the morals of your scholar code, even find yourself compelled to do so. Established personal Scholarly Code, sticking to it makes your work easier and better while going against it more difficult and with worse results.
- Scholar Code I - No work is better than hasty work. {Provides +2 to scholarly rolls when you take your time, take -2 to scholarly rolls when you attempt to work with haste.}
- Scholar Code II - Provide the facts to those that hire you, nothing more and nothing less. {Provides 2 bonus experience when followed, lose 2 experience when ignored.}
- Scholar Code III - Judgement is the employer's job. {Provides 2 bonus experience when followed, lose 2 experience when ignored.}
- Scholar Code IV - There is satisfaction in learning that which is known and that which is not. {Provides 2 bonus experience when learning new knowledge skills and advancing skill ranks.}
Guild Rank: Wood (10/10[!]) [Promotion Available]
Hidden Features: Unlocked Instructors in the Guild Store
G.P.: 190
Money: 1 Silver, 33 Copper
Current Booked Courses: Stealth, Beginner (1 Day)
Skills:
Mathematics (Beginner, 15%) - +4 to rolls requiring use of mathematics.
Local Administration (Beginner, 10%) - +4 to rolls involving administration of businesses and small land holdings.
Geography of Relgar Township Region (Beginner) - Capable of recalling information related to areas in the Relgar area that could be of use. Such as the size of a specific forest, important landmarks, etc.
Monster Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner, 45%) - You've memorized basic information provided on Vicious Rabbits, Giant Rats, Slimes, Monstrous Corn, Green-pelt Wolves, and Forest Bears.
Copying Writing (Adept) - You've experienced copying countless documents, books, and records to such an extent that it's almost an ingrained instinct in you. Time required to copy any form of writing is reduced and chance of wrongly copying something is greatly decreased.
Harvesting (Learning Beginner, 45%) - You are slowly obtaining experience in the act of harvesting plants and herbs. With some more work experience you are certain you'd be at least somewhat skilled in the act.
Evasion (Learning Beginner, 90%) - You are rapidly adjusting to utilizing your body to dodge incoming attacks, it still needs some work, but you're fairly certain you can at least slightly lower the chances of getting hit soon.
Haggling (Learning Beginner, 80%) - You have obtained a lot of insight into the act of haggling varying from the dos to the don'ts and you are certain with a bit more knowledge and actual practice you can put it to work helping you.
Identification (Learning Beginner, 10%) - After reading the book on Identification you have a vague idea of how the power works, but without a teacher to guide you in the absolute specifics you are unsure if you can learn to utilize this power.
Abilities:
Domination (Level One, 5/25) - Allows you to bind creatures/monsters that are one level below you (to a minimum of level 1) to your will permanently. Unless the creature in question has a particularly strong will then the power is bound to succeed. Does not work on humans. [Dominated Beings: 1/2]
+ Dominate Writing (Level One, 2/25) - You've obtained a new power derived from your blessing from the God of War. It grants you the ability to draw strength from the written word though... You are utterly uncertain what that actually means. [Dominated Writings: 0/1]
Traits:
Forbidden Scholar - You are more likely to notice lore and knowledge regarding those topics considered forbidden to the general populace. Of course, your affinity for these subjects does not create that knowledge where none exists.
Possessions:
Iron Kite Shield [???]
Iron Hand-Axe [???]
Simple Iron Dagger [???]
Simple Wooden Club [Damage: 3, Blunt]
Scholar's Writing Instruments
Plain Scholar's Robes [???]
Canvas Backpack [4/10]
- Ten Foot Rope
- Bundle of Clean Rags [10/10]
- Archbishop Julian Vandamule's Sealed Scroll
- Wooden Storage Box [Can hold up to twenty herbs (varies based on size) | 0/20]
- Paper Package of Vicious Rabbit Meat [2 pounds, goes bad in a day]
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Belt Pouch [3/4]
- Flask of Oil [3 Units of Oil Remaining]
- Container with Six Vials [0/6 Filled]
- Flint & Steel
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Health: 8/8
Status Effects: None
Level: 2
Experience: 0/40
Attacks:
Bite - [Damage: 3, Slashing]
Traits:
Sensitive Nose - +5 to finding herbs
Natural Gatherer - +5 to harvesting herbs
Soul Linked - Can be given up to 2 Experience from their Master's kills.
Skills:
Evasion (Beginner) - -4 to enemy attack rolls made against her.
Abilities:
Cannibalize (Level One, 0/10) - Capable of devouring their kin to quickly heal from injuries. Regains 1 Health per pound of Vicious Rabbit meat consumed.
Status Effects: None
Level: 2
Experience: 0/40
Attacks:
Bite - [Damage: 3, Slashing]
Traits:
Sensitive Nose - +5 to finding herbs
Natural Gatherer - +5 to harvesting herbs
Soul Linked - Can be given up to 2 Experience from their Master's kills.
Skills:
Evasion (Beginner) - -4 to enemy attack rolls made against her.
Abilities:
Cannibalize (Level One, 0/10) - Capable of devouring their kin to quickly heal from injuries. Regains 1 Health per pound of Vicious Rabbit meat consumed.
